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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1967

Page

3

Bride of Larry Humphreys Married in Double Ring Ceremony

Rita Aanuser Arduser wed Larry W. Humphreys in a two o'clock Saturday ceremony at Christian Tabernacle. Officiants were Rev. W. J. Stevens and Rev. Fred Bickhart. The bride, from Washington, wore re-embroidered Alencan lace and a silk illusion veil, with pink and white carnations in a nosegay. Maid of honor Joyce Nash wore pink and white brocaded satin. best man was Robert Vance. Ushers included Arduser brothers Richard and Wendell, and Kenneth Meiners. A reception for about 100 followed at the parents’ home. The couple will reside at 324 East Washington.

Reita Sue Arduser Dorance L. Arduser Washington Larry W. Humphreys Alva D. Humphreys Oskaloosa Christian Tabernacle W. J. Stevens Fred Bickhart Joyce Nash Robert Vance Richard Wendell Arduser Kenneth Meiners John Morrison Sean Meiners Melanie Jo Vance Washington High School Advance Ross Electronics Eddyville Community High School Norris Construction East Washington

Flood News From Harlingen Texas Reported By James Schmoeller

James Schmoeller of Harlingen Texas reports the flood nearby. He notes Beulah's roughness and that their house was spared while the furniture store he manages needed three layers of sandbags and three pumps running continuously. He stayed three days and two nights as water began to recede. The area was declared a disaster zone by President Johnson.

Charlie Schmoeller James Schmoeller Harlingen Texas Jim

Saturday List of Local Life Events

On the record Saturday Beulah Rod gers Richland medical Yesterday Rev Earl Josten Columbus Junction surgical Miss Esther Essley Washington medical Births Saturday Jerry Imhoff Pleasant a daughter Yesterday Robert Walsh Riverside a daughter Dismissed Saturday Jerry Greiner and son Washington Lon Harbit and son Washington Loran Meier Hedrick Yesterday Don Shafer Washington Today Umberto Marin and son Columbus Junction Mrs Larry Sinn and daughter Wayland Jerry Collett and daughter Washington Charles Murdock Washington

Beulah Rodgers Richland Earl Josten Columbus Junction Esther Essley Washington Jerry Imhoff Mr. Pleasant Robert Walsh Riverside Jerry Greiner Lon Harbit Loran Meier Hedrick Don Shafer Umberto Marin Larry Sinn Wayland Jerry Collett Charles Murdock

End war profits urged by Schmidhauser in Fort Madison

John Schmidhauser former Democratic Congressman urged Congress close special interest tax loopholes to end war profits. He said eliminating windfalls would curb inflation more than taxing factory workers and called for reform of tax laws, naming oil depletion and House rules obstacles and criticizing Republicansincl Schwengel and Bush.

John Schmidhauser Iowa Fort Madison Congress Schmidhauser Republican Dixiecrat Coalition House Rules Committee House Republicans George Bush Ways and Means Fred Schwengel

Joy Clubs Begin October 4 At Prairie Flower Church

Joy Clubs for kindergarten through sixth grade start on Wednesday October 4. Three JOY Clubs meet weekly after school with Bible lessons, songs, and Bible verses. Locations include Stewart and Lincoln area homes near the school, with teachers and helpers listed.

JOY Clubs JOY Prairie Flower Baptist Church Cliff Reeves Hubert Beranek Robert Scott Henrietta Booth Wayne Knapp Daryl Longer Gayle Burkum Cecil Hawkins Robert Jones Don Cave William Gamon Paul Vaughn Joanna Parriott Patti Leet Debbie Farrell Rita Jones Myrna Cave Cheri Burkum Janet Beranek Jim Frier Prairie Flower Ladies’ Missionary Society

Final rites for Eva Nelson Wagner held in church

Eva Nelson Wagner received funeral rites Saturday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist church with Rev. Richard Peterson officiating. Wayne Wagner sang as soloist. Pallbearers included James Lee, Richard Lee, Joe Nelson, Lyle Wilson, Howard Darnell and Luther Garman. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Washington Evening Journal staffing and notices

Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff positions including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising and Howard Hazen production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and filing as second class matter.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Pees Washington Iowa

Local couple hosts party for visiting Jones family from Wales

Mr and Mrs Robert Roberts entertained Saturday evening for the departing Mr and Mrs Ernest Jones of Wales. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harvey Davis Mr and Mrs Ed Rees Mrs Mary Thomas Elizabeth Ann Davis and more. Meanwhile Phil Weldin and J C Weldin spent the weekend in Lake Winnebago with relatives and celebrated Jeffrey's upcoming fourth birthday. Mercy Hospital Iowa City transferred Mrs Simpson-Atmore to Extended Care Center. Ernest Huston of Betondorf and Anastasia Marie Huston born Oct 1 at Mercy Davenport with grandparents Edward Huston Ottumwa and Grant McKune here. Grandparents note Isadore Houseal is the only living great grandparent. Huston is Garda Ann McKune’s former name.

Robert Roberts Ernest Jones Wales Harvey Davis Ed Rees Carol Mary Thomas Elizabeth Ann Davis Kenneth Fuller Newton Davis Miriam Mildred Evan Rees Phil Weldin J. C. Weldin Kingston, R. L Lake Winnebago, Mo Phil Weldins John Gamble Guy Jeffrey Ernest Huston 1618 Brown Street Bettendorf Anastasia Marie Mercy Hospital Davenport Edward Huston Ottumwa Grant McKune Here Isadore Houseal Huston Garda Ann McKune

Washington Social Calendar Notes Weekly Notices

Washington calendar lists community meetings across three days with times and venues. Groups include Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple YWCA Council Wives Democratic Women Nurses Association Handcraft I DAR Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Word Weavers Ainsworth CES Public Affairs II Alpha Chi Delta Kappa Gamma Dinner at Captain's Table and more.

Evelyn Lukovsky Democratic Women Executive Board Geraldine Schulty Washington County Nurses Association Nurses Home Max Lee Ray Glover Handcraft I Otto Sheetz Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Wes Ramsey Word Weavers Ainsworth Ces Masonic Temple Miss Halen Lackey Alpha Chi Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma

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